Participants in this arm will receive Benemix®, a functional food composed of turmeric, onion, magnesium, and lactose-free, skimmed milk powder, administered orally once daily for 15 days.

Benemix® is a functional food formulation designed to support intestinal health and relieve functional constipation in adults. It contains a combination of turmeric (Curcuma longa), onion (Allium cepa), magnesium, and lactose-free skimmed milk powder.

Participants will consume one oral serving of Benemix® once daily for 15 consecutive days. The product is provided as a powdered formulation that must be reconstituted in water or milk prior to consumption.

Benemix® differs from other dietary interventions by combining bioactive compounds from turmeric and onion, which have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, with magnesium, known for its osmotic laxative effect. The lactose-free dairy base is intended to improve tolerability in individuals who are sensitive to lactose.

All participants will receive instructions on proper preparation and use of the product. Treatment adherence will be monitored through follow-up phone calls and daily symptom diaries.

Number of spontaneous bowel movements per week recorded using a daily patient diary.

Unit of Measure: Number of bowel movements per week

Stool consistency will be assessed using the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS), a validated 7-point scale (Type 1 = separate hard lumps; Type 7 = entirely liquid). Types 3-4 represent normal stool consistency. Lower scores indicate harder stools; higher scores indicate looser stools.

Number and type of adverse events recorded during the 15-day intervention period, classified according to severity and relationship to the product.

Number of participants with adverse events